32 schools are piloting STEAM curriculum in TK/K. Barnes and Noble has expanded classroom libraries benefiting 114 teachers and over 3,000 students. The STEAM curriculum integrates literacy through read alouds that develop students’ habits of mind and grows their content knowledge.
Barnes & Noble is working on expanding educational partnerships and specialized services for educators across the nation, as well as recognizing innovative programs and STEM/STEAM services throughout the grades. Mary Meier is the Market Business Development Manager at Barnes & Noble. To collaborate with Barnes and Noble on educational initiatives contact Mary by email at mmeier@bn.com and by Twitter at @BN_Innovation.
You can also get involved by visiting the Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble’s STEAM Saturday to celebrate all things STEAM. STEAM Saturday is open for the entire community and involves stations of hands-on activities hosted by Barnes & Noble and community organizations. There is a make-and-take component as well as the opportunity to engage with tech products and experiments. Barnes & Noble picks a featured school or organization to co-host the event who also receives a portion of the proceeds. They love having new exhibitors and partners and would like to encourage schools and groups to reach out to be featured at the event. The next STEAM Saturday is co-hosted by Science Delivered and will take place on February 2nd, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Participants can enter a raffle to have a chance of leaving with a surprise!
